Raise the Age Report
Group discussed the signing of Raise the Age bill and how it needs to be signed in a timely manner. Jim Bray recommended a signing ceremony. Will continue to resolve this issue.

Juvenile Sex Offender Study
JSO study will be reviewed by DHS and the Commission before release. Study will be complete very soon.

Juvenile Reentry Improvement Study

Community Briefings
It was noted that the more current term for DMC is racial and ethnic disparity in the juvenile justice system. The committee discussed how to link community briefings to tangible asks of participants.

Youth Engagement
Donna Taylor reported that the Commission needs one more youth commissioner. The Governor's office was asked about the last application submitted in February, no answer at this time. Youth Engagement meetings continue to go as planned and showing continued participation and success.

DJJ Vocational Education
Commissioner Franco-Payne reported they have shared a complete set of recommendations, best practices and strategies for statewide programs. The focus is on on-line services. The question remains, how we move forward nationally. They are waiting on a cost analysis.

DMC Assessment

Communications and Release
DMC Coordinator, Karima Douglas noted the problems with the data contained in the DMC assessment. The DMC committee was to develop strategies and implement a plan based on the assessment, but with the data issues it is difficult to direct program areas. Commissioner Jacobs recommended seeking technical assistance from the Burns Institute. Karima reported that the DMC Committee needs more assistance and participation from the full Commission to achieve DMC reduction goals.

Data Liaison
No update.

Communications Strategies

Website
Donna Taylor updated the group on the IJJC website. The group discussed an IJJC Facebook page. Commissioner Franco-Payne asked who would monitor the site. Executive Director, Heidi Mueller further explained that if we had such a site then we must ensure the website reflects the ideals of the IJJC and DHS. There must be set guidelines and someone to monitor the information shared. The issue will be explored further.